Thread Number: 28357
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Post# 316768 , Reply# 1   2/25/2015 at 15:29 (3,318 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 316863 , Reply# 2   2/26/2015 at 12:55 (3,317 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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Since before the last convention ended! I'm sure it'll be a blast, maybe meet a few new people! |
Post# 316898 , Reply# 3   2/26/2015 at 20:50 (3,317 days old) by charleskirby66 (Manteca, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 316955 , Reply# 4   2/27/2015 at 13:15 (3,316 days old) by akabent (LEFT Coast)   |   | |
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It is my intention to be there! "Ready or Not..." Electrolux and Hoover NEED to be represented!!!!!
RB |
Post# 316968 , Reply# 5   2/27/2015 at 16:03 (3,316 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 316978 , Reply# 6   2/27/2015 at 18:07 (3,316 days old) by vacmom (Georgetown, TX)   |   | |
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Scott and I are driving so no postage bills! Although we may end up renting a trailer! Just kidding! Barb |
Post# 316980 , Reply# 7   2/27/2015 at 18:28 (3,316 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 317238 , Reply# 9   3/2/2015 at 14:08 (3,313 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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It's such a shame that you won't be there. You are always so much fun. It's always great seeing you and going to events with you. Perhaps things will change. Joe, Greg, Kevin and I always get there on Wed afternoon. That way, we are rested and not rushed when the convention begins on Thursday afternoon.
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Post# 317245 , Reply# 10   3/2/2015 at 15:18 (3,313 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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I'm arriving Wednesday afternoon so I can go to the Tacony factory Thursday morning. |
Post# 317296 , Reply# 11   3/2/2015 at 22:17 (3,313 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 317317 , Reply# 12   3/3/2015 at 10:24 (3,312 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Thank you for clarifying that John. Heaven forbid that people make the trek all the way to St. Louis, and not know they can come to the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. It's open all year long. Certainly it would be the "holy grail" for any real vacuum collector. That's one of the reasons it exists. To be a resource for vacuum collectors of ALL brands. Looking forward to meeting people I've never met before.
Also, anyone can purchase a Tacony product at the Factory Outlet Store for much less than suggested retail, and get Free Shipping.
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Post# 317324 , Reply# 13   3/3/2015 at 13:26 (3,312 days old) by cleaningbuff (Quincy, IL)   |   | |
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The Tacony vacuum museum is a "must" see for anyone that appreciates and collects vacuums of all brands and types. The factory outlet store is fantastic as well.
You can try them out before you buy,, at a substantial savings, plus free shipping. I have been there several times and looking forward to my next visit this spring. |
Post# 317325 , Reply# 14   3/3/2015 at 13:32 (3,312 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Your Museum is amazing I am still working on showing up with a few friends that week just to see the most famous vacuum cleaner museum .
It's going to be an interesting visit I am sure as you are a vacuum genius plus it's connected to the wonderful vacuum manufacturer Tacony vacuums made right here in the good ole USA . I am in LOVE with all my Tacony vacuums I have purchased from you and can't wait to purchase more of the exciting new models . Everyone will be able to purchase awesome vacuums at equally awesome prices . Dan |
Post# 317352 , Reply# 16   3/3/2015 at 16:49 (3,312 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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The Tom Gasko Air-Way Signature Series model will be on display, along with the entire Air-Way vacuum collection.
Thanks for the kind words guys. Anyone who has visited has left with a smile on their face - it's really a 'one of a kind' experience. Where else could you use a 1909 Hoover, followed by a 1966 Electrolux Hospital model G? |
Post# 317370 , Reply# 17   3/3/2015 at 20:29 (3,312 days old) by filterqueenman (Park City UT)   |   | |
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Post# 317381 , Reply# 18   3/3/2015 at 22:55 (3,312 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 317416 , Reply# 19   3/4/2015 at 09:41 (3,311 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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That would kind of be like going to Rome and not seeing the Vatican. Who has a vacuum cleaner collectors convention and doesn't plan on going to the Vacuum Cleaner Museum as part of the trip?
The factory is amazing. We should be making the cordless 8 pound Simplicity and Riccar ultra light uprights by then. They are so cool. They run almost an hour and of course are Full Sized, Full Powered cleaners. The freedom of not having a cord is awesome. The new Wonder and Prima canisters will be on display - I'm going to love showing you all where every one of their features came from. The Museum was used extensively in its design. Plus it will give everyone a chance to see the Maytag cleaners IN PERSON. It's a sight to see every model Simplicity, Riccar, Fuller Brush, and Maytag model in one place at the same time. Factory Outlet Store pricing and free shipping if anyone wants anything. Also, for anyone interested, you can go through the Duplicates section in the Mezzanine section above the factory floor. Find a treasure and make me an offer. I have over three hundred machines up there. Plus the tremendous amount of obsolete bags and repair parts for all brands, makes, and models. Need a hose? I probably have it. Need an obsolete brush roller? I probably have it. |
Post# 317419 , Reply# 20   3/4/2015 at 11:02 (3,311 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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No matter what! |
Post# 317429 , Reply# 22   3/4/2015 at 14:11 (3,311 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Tom and Jimmy the Vacuum museum / Tacony factory will be the best part of the trip a must for vacuum enthusiasts .
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Post# 317440 , Reply# 23   3/4/2015 at 15:20 (3,311 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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Dan: I'm sorry to nitpick, but you might want to black out the address for Morgan Frazer when you post that form, unless you have his permission to post his address. Keep up the good work on your world's longest thread. |
Post# 317441 , Reply# 24   3/4/2015 at 15:28 (3,311 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 317457 , Reply# 25   3/4/2015 at 18:31 (3,311 days old) by akabent (LEFT Coast)   |   | |
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WOW! There is more 'advertising' here than on NBC. I will be arriving Wednesday as well. People to see, things to do, places to go, since St Louis is also my Alma Mater! I will be back in time for the beginning of the Convention, however. RB |
Post# 317510 , Reply# 26   3/5/2015 at 14:23 (3,310 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 317532 , Reply# 27   3/5/2015 at 16:05 (3,310 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 317803 , Reply# 29   3/8/2015 at 17:28 (3,307 days old) by alexb1186 (Ferguson/St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Bring your digging clothes and empty car trunks for my garage, I want to see floor in there when all
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Post# 317835 , Reply# 30   3/9/2015 at 09:45 (3,306 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I'll help you get it all sorted out Alex. There's a yellow Eureka canister, a Power Drive Hoover, and a Rainbow carton that would look good in the Museum. We could get Bob, Donnie, Myself, Evan, Jimmy and Derreck together at your house for lunch one Saturday soon - and help get the garage presentable for your luncheon.
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Post# 318087 , Reply# 31   3/12/2015 at 11:45 (3,303 days old) by marukap (Saint Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Looks like I won't even be in town that weekend. Hope you all enjoy yourselves and I'll look forward to the next time I can see my vac friends. Marty K. |
Post# 318822 , Reply# 32   3/19/2015 at 20:56 (3,296 days old) by Ohiovac (Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 319674 , Reply# 33   3/29/2015 at 19:16 (3,286 days old) by Jayelux (Dallas, TX)   |   | |
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If you haven't already registered, please do so. If you aren't a member, no problem. Join! Then register. Link to the registration form is at the top of this thread. Looking forward to seeing everyone in St Louis! Jay |
Post# 320227 , Reply# 34   4/3/2015 at 10:55 (3,281 days old) by vacmom (Georgetown, TX)   |   | |
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The hotel has complimentary parking for the vacuum conventioneers. They were telling folks it was $10 a day when making reservations but it is free. If you have any problems with reservations please let me know. Barb |
Post# 320261 , Reply# 35   4/3/2015 at 12:25 (3,281 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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Post# 322122 , Reply# 36   4/15/2015 at 21:34 (3,269 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 322124 , Reply# 37   4/15/2015 at 21:54 (3,269 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 322690 , Reply# 38   4/20/2015 at 16:46 (3,264 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 322857 , Reply# 39   4/21/2015 at 19:22 (3,263 days old) by KC_Kirby (Kansas City, MO)   |   | |
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I just wanted to encourage everyone to get their hotel reservations made soon. After May 11th, our block of rooms will be released. This means you may not get a room at the host hotel if you try to book after May 11th. |
Post# 323485 , Reply# 40   4/27/2015 at 18:21 (3,257 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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The convention is about a month away! I’m excited! I would like to offer these vacs to those of you who are attending to the convention. I need to get rid of them. I’m also thinking about parting with a 1070, and Electrolux Discovery II. I might have some more as convention time approaches. Please email me if you are going to the convention and are interested in these vacs. My email is in my profile. I'll let these go to club members for very little $$$.
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Post# 325194 , Reply# 41   5/19/2015 at 16:30 (3,235 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 325230 , Reply# 42   5/19/2015 at 23:54 (3,235 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx)   |   | |
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Post# 325231 , Reply# 43   5/20/2015 at 00:12 (3,235 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 325243 , Reply# 44   5/20/2015 at 08:33 (3,234 days old) by alexb1186 (Ferguson/St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 325259 , Reply# 45   5/20/2015 at 13:22 (3,234 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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We're driving from Birmingham to St. Louis and St. Louis to Milwaukee. Hopefully the car won't break down again. |
Post# 325260 , Reply# 46   5/20/2015 at 14:05 (3,234 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 325261 , Reply# 47   5/20/2015 at 14:06 (3,234 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 325263 , Reply# 48   5/20/2015 at 14:16 (3,234 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 325275 , Reply# 49   5/20/2015 at 15:50 (3,234 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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I'm really looking forward to the convention! I will be driving my new to me Dodge pickup. I plan on bringing at least four vacuums for display. I haven't been able to bring as many vacuums to past conventions due to flying. Don't get me wrong I love flying! I’m thinking the Portland convention!
I'll also be bringing at least four vacs to sell or give away for free. Hope they will find new homes! |
Post# 325422 , Reply# 51   5/21/2015 at 18:05 (3,233 days old) by alexb1186 (Ferguson/St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 325434 , Reply# 52   5/21/2015 at 22:38 (3,233 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 326213 , Reply# 53   5/31/2015 at 21:33 (3,223 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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I've made arrangements for a good friend to check on my kitties.... clothes are washed.... suitcase is ready........ camera is ready........ arrangements for ride to airport (only 3 miles away from me), etc..... Just think: VERY soon, many of us will all be together soon. Sadly, Joe Kassock will not be traveling with me this year. He's having some surgery.. I'm sure he'll be ok. But, keep him in your prayers/thoughts. He recently got 2 phone messages, inquiring about his operation. He was most surprised at this. He called me... "John, I have to talk to you. I just got 2 strange phone messages. But, I'm sure he'll be at my next mini meet. Good thoughts to you, Joe. I MAY be taking him home from the hospital (only 6 miles from me) "Get well SOON". John |
Post# 326230 , Reply# 54   6/1/2015 at 07:41 (3,222 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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We got a different car this year, so hopefully we will not break down like last year. I would walk to the convention before I miss it! |
Post# 326265 , Reply# 55   6/1/2015 at 17:10 (3,222 days old) by swivelsean (Santa Fe, NM)   |   | |
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Ladies and Gentlemen take a glance in the Supermarket section to preview vacuums and small appliances I am taking with me to St. Louis. They are looking for new forever homes and will be priced to move. Thanks, Sean |
Post# 326322 , Reply# 56   6/2/2015 at 19:18 (3,221 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 326325 , Reply# 57   6/2/2015 at 22:03 (3,221 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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The check engine light in the new car is on already and we haven't even started traveling yet! LOL! I'll have to put some black tape over that. |
Post# 326340 , Reply# 58   6/3/2015 at 08:05 (3,220 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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Check your gas cap. If the cap doesn't seal tight it will cause the Check Engine light to come on. |
Post# 326351 , Reply# 60   6/3/2015 at 11:00 (3,220 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. The tour of the Factory will be awesome, people always love to see how a vacuum cleaner is made. Many new additions to the Museum have been added in the past week or so - I'm very grateful for all my friends who have contributed machines for the displays.
And I might even stop by at Alex's house while you all are there. Will be great to see the entire club again. |
Post# 326366 , Reply# 61   6/3/2015 at 15:00 (3,220 days old) by alexb1186 (Ferguson/St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 326383 , Reply# 62   6/3/2015 at 17:18 (3,220 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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Does anyone know the address to the Tacony factory? We're almost to St. Louis and going to get a motel for the night and get up early tomorrow morning. |
Post# 326385 , Reply# 63   6/3/2015 at 17:35 (3,220 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 326416 , Reply# 65   6/4/2015 at 14:30 (3,219 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 326418 , Reply# 66   6/4/2015 at 15:25 (3,219 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)   |   | |
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..... the convention this year. Just not financially feasible for us this year. The airfare for two was a killer. Will miss everyone. Wishing you all a terrific time.
P.S. Here's where the convention money went this year:
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Post# 326419 , Reply# 67   6/4/2015 at 15:28 (3,219 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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Papa, you need to hook that beauty up and tow it to OZ! It's right in the middle of your two homes. |
Post# 326565 , Reply# 68   6/7/2015 at 21:26 (3,216 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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We had a WONDERFUL time! Many arrived Wed. Thursday, some of us visited the great Ruth Hollander... hours of stories, vac parts, etc. Then, we got ready for the convention to officially begin. Vacuums (a LOT this year) were humming. We formally opened the convention with Chad's opening remarks. There were 45 total this year.. a significant croud. The FABULOUS Fox Theatre, John Pease's home and outstanding collection, Lunch at Alex Braun's... (neat house and collection, as well), great thrifting.... vac shop visits, a great banquet...... on and on. Everyone hates late Sat p.m. and Sun a.m. as that's when it's all over. Lots of pics soon. I'll post mine as well. John. This post was last edited 06/07/2015 at 22:21 |
Post# 326640 , Reply# 69   6/9/2015 at 10:59 (3,214 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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The convention was great! The fox theater was very entertaining! Thanks to Alex for letting the club into his house and purchase vacuums that he had for sale! I purchased two Hoover Sprit canisters and enjoyed cleaning them up yesterday! Meeting Ruth Hollander was a real treat! I enjoyed hearing stories of her selling compacts and filter queens door to door. She is a dear sweet woman!
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Post# 326641 , Reply# 70   6/9/2015 at 11:03 (3,214 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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Post# 326642 , Reply# 71   6/9/2015 at 11:07 (3,214 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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Post# 326644 , Reply# 72   6/9/2015 at 12:24 (3,214 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Post# 326647 , Reply# 74   6/9/2015 at 13:33 (3,214 days old) by KC_Kirby (Kansas City, MO)   |   | |
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Forgot To Mention The Real Number Is 12 Vacuums Not 13. Why they chose that number I do not know. |
Post# 326672 , Reply# 75   6/10/2015 at 00:11 (3,214 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 326752 , Reply# 76   6/12/2015 at 09:53 (3,211 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)   |   | |
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Any more pics? I know a lot of people took pics, would be great to see some posted! |
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Post# 326783 , Reply# 78   6/12/2015 at 18:13 (3,211 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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I live vicariously through others, so can't wait. |
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Post# 326814 , Reply# 101   6/12/2015 at 21:36 (3,211 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Thanks for posting John! Will H. took many pics, I understand he's processing them to post. |
Post# 326820 , Reply# 103   6/12/2015 at 22:20 (3,211 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 326836 , Reply# 104   6/13/2015 at 13:58 (3,210 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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Looking like it was a great trip/convention. |
Post# 326894 , Reply# 105   6/14/2015 at 14:03 (3,209 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 326960 , Reply# 106   6/15/2015 at 11:01 (3,208 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I got a chance to visit with a large portion of the VCCC membership on Thursday morning. They went through the Factory to see how an American-Built vacuum is made from the ground up. They got to meet the AMERICAN work force behind Tacony's outstanding products. I had fun with everyone. Most folks came away with treasures from the Vacuum Museum's overflow section. Several of the purchased machines won blue ribbons at your cleaning contest. Everyone was very nice, and we had a GREAT lunch at Country Bob's Diner in St. James, Missouri. It was so good to be able to put a name to a face. Special Thanks to Will Helm and Sean Curry for the amazing Kenmore Horizon power nozzle. It's the only one I ever saw, and now it makes the Museum's Kenmore Horizon complete. You guys are the BEST.
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Post# 326975 , Reply# 108   6/15/2015 at 14:21 (3,208 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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~ I'm briefly coming out of self-imposed exile just to say I'm pretty disappointed that more photos and stories from the VCCC convention haven't been posted. After all past meetings there have been veritable floods of photos and postings, but this time relatively few photos and just some briefly dashed-off notes have been posted. Were there sweep-off competitions? Awards for Most-Original, Best Restoration, Best-in-Show, etc. etc.?? Did folks come home with finds-of-a-lifetime??? Were there the usual scandalous behind-the-scenes shenanigans???? I was looking forward to vicariously enjoying the fun and camaraderie since work obligations and financial considerations always prevent me from attending. It's always a great pleasure to read about the goings-on. |
Post# 326978 , Reply# 109   6/15/2015 at 14:34 (3,208 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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I'll post some pics! Maybe these will get the ball rolling. |
Post# 326979 , Reply# 110   6/15/2015 at 14:42 (3,208 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Charles:
There were 2 conventions. The VCCC had their convention, and folks who were here early were allowed to come to the Museum. I got to see many 'long time' members (Tania, Ken, Dwayne, David Watters, Clay Floyd, etc.). The Vacuum Collectors Group had our convention just a few days ago. I enjoyed meeting all the new folks from the VCCC, as I haven't been to a convention of the VCCC since 2006. Can't speak about any 'shenanigans' (although there are ALWAYS 'shenanigans', especially when alcohol is involved) as I was not privy to them. From my end, it was an awesome experience - to share the world's only Vacuum Cleaner Museum with all the 'new faces'. One of my proudest moments was being able to share a very rare Dyson DC02 with Scott M. His mother, Barb, is one of the sweetest people I've met. |
Post# 326983 , Reply# 111   6/15/2015 at 15:15 (3,208 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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There was no 'Monster vac" competition this time. I don't have the list of "most" or "best".....restored, etc.
THere were many one stroke contests. I was asked..(summoned the the competiton floor)... to run a Hoover Slimline and a Hoover Guardsman upright..which won! I now have 2 blue ribbons. As far as shenannighans....hmmm IF there were any, they were very discrete about it. As far as alcohol is concerned, I've never tasted any of it, so, .... No one seemed 'out of control' or was doing anything that could get them in trouble with security, the police, etc. No one was asked to leave, thank goodness. It was wonderful, indeed, to see so many familiar faces and a few new ones as well. Alsways a pleasure to see Miss Tania, the "First Lady" of vacuums. We heard about Scott's graduation and plans for college very soon. Good luck, Scott. Rick B. was there from California, after a few years of absence, ALWAYS great to see him, too. I'll post a few more pics as well. 45 attendees, including the great Ruth Hollander. One must never confuse a convention with a mini meet, or even a mega meet. |
Post# 326984 , Reply# 112   6/15/2015 at 15:18 (3,208 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 326985 , Reply# 113   6/15/2015 at 15:22 (3,208 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 326999 , Reply# 114   6/15/2015 at 20:36 (3,208 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)   |   | |
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These are pictures that my mother and I took over the course of the convention. I'm going to try and organize them over a few posts.
First, here are some from the vacuum competitions.
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Post# 327001 , Reply# 115   6/15/2015 at 20:54 (3,208 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)   |   | |
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For the cleanup after the competition I couldn't resist trying out my new Dyson dc02 absolute (Thanks again Tom). Despite only running at half power, it picked up surprisingly well. |
Post# 327003 , Reply# 116   6/15/2015 at 21:23 (3,208 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)   |   | |
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And here are a bunch from the fox theater, |
Post# 327010 , Reply# 117   6/15/2015 at 22:25 (3,208 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 327011 , Reply# 118   6/15/2015 at 23:00 (3,208 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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You worked so hard on that convention. It did not go unnoticed or unappreciated.Some people look forward to the convention every year. Some couldn't make it, which was unfortunate. Some would like to attend, others have no interest. If a member doesn't want to, they simply don't go. Luke, Bill, ans afew others were there again, always nice to see them and I also enjoyed the late night chat w/ Luke's dad, etc. They joined The VCCC, paid the dues, attended the convention, participated in all of the various activities,stayed in the very nice hotel, and enjoyed the dinner/banquet and, hopefully, made new friends. Greg, Kevin, and Joe usually make it. Hopefully, next year, they will all attend. It's always great fun. Even in school, I never was part of a clique, the "in crowd", etc. I like to be drama free. I usually do that by keeping away from the drama, nasty comments, some are lies, anyway. .. so who really cares? I'm very glad to be a part of the VCCC. I'm happy to serve the club as a board member. Morgan, the late Terry, Michael, Chad, Rick B, the great Ken Wagman, and others have been trememdous assets to the club. They've been great examples. I hope to do as well as they have. I hope the stories, photos, etc will bring smiles to faces and possibly get other dues paying members to attend. I've heard of a few guys who are now officcially join so they, too can join in the fun. I know of a few surprises for next year's convention already. But, it would be wrong to divulge them just yet. True, convention are a lot of work. They cost a fee... not huge, but, members who've been to them attest that it was well worth it.
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Post# 327026 , Reply# 119   6/16/2015 at 10:11 (3,207 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 327056 , Reply# 120   6/16/2015 at 16:48 (3,207 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)   |   | |
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Will any of you be posting any videos on YouTube? |
Post# 327065 , Reply# 121   6/16/2015 at 22:35 (3,207 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 327067 , Reply# 122   6/17/2015 at 09:33 (3,206 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 327069 , Reply# 123   6/17/2015 at 10:23 (3,206 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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Be posting pictures on the forum? I'd like to be able to see them. |
Post# 327090 , Reply# 124   6/17/2015 at 13:53 (3,206 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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We've seen them in the past. I'm not sure they were captured on video this time.
I'm anxious to see what Wil Hemb has (photos, that it). One MUST be careful.Back here at home giving final exams at the college, I'd much rather be back in St. Louis. I know pics were taken at "Dave and Buster's", as well as at that ice cream place we were told was excellent. There certainly seems to be a steady crowd there. A bus group was leaving while we were there . Hopefully, next year, I'll be driving to the convention and will bring some machines with me. Today is the anniversary of my serious surgery, years ago. I thought about that ,realizing I'm very lucky to be here. On the 23rd, our own Joe Kassock is having surgery also. I trust all will be ok. Joe has been through a lot in recent years. Please keep him in your thoughts/prayers, especially next week. So, more convention pics? I'll post a few more of mine later tonight. I know tons were taken. Since I'm not on Facebook (I only get mailed copies of the nasty comments made about me), I can't see any of the convention pics there. Keep them coming. |
Post# 327091 , Reply# 125   6/17/2015 at 14:00 (3,206 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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one is called "the mansion"... YIKES!!!!! I was able to get a few HOOVER items:a model 69 handle grip, some vinyl outer bag jackets, (mustard yellow AND white .. GENUINE Hoover) a type A bag apparatus, manuals, etc.
Then, we stopped at a WILD mid-century thrift shop. I mean W I L D !!!!!!! If you were in the market for vintage decor, appliances, and the like, that is your place. One looks at it all and just wonders what kinds of houses they came out of. |
Post# 327092 , Reply# 126   6/17/2015 at 14:31 (3,206 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 327102 , Reply# 127   6/17/2015 at 16:44 (3,206 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 327108 , Reply# 128   6/17/2015 at 18:06 (3,206 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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Of the cleaning competitions. I'll try to get them up soon. I'm looking for Lux XXX parts. Please see my ad in Super Market. |
Post# 327117 , Reply# 129   6/17/2015 at 20:34 (3,206 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 327119 , Reply# 130   6/17/2015 at 20:38 (3,206 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 327121 , Reply# 131   6/17/2015 at 20:42 (3,206 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 327141 , Reply# 132   6/17/2015 at 22:40 (3,206 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 327357 , Reply# 134   6/20/2015 at 21:41 (3,203 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)   |   | |
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Some pictures of the production facilities at Taccony. Very impressive.
Infact I sold a Riccar supralite just today to my neighbor from my store!
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Post# 327490 , Reply# 135   6/21/2015 at 03:19 (3,203 days old) by Hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)   |   | |
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Post# 327681 , Reply# 136   6/21/2015 at 20:09 (3,202 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 327685 , Reply# 137   6/21/2015 at 21:06 (3,202 days old) by Hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)   |   | |
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Post# 327686 , Reply# 138   6/21/2015 at 21:09 (3,202 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 327687 , Reply# 139   6/21/2015 at 21:17 (3,202 days old) by Hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)   |   | |
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Post# 327721 , Reply# 140   6/22/2015 at 10:32 (3,201 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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I'm gonna say On this subject BYE BYE ...
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Post# 327727 , Reply# 141   6/22/2015 at 11:44 (3,201 days old) by Hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)   |   | |
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Post# 327729 , Reply# 142   6/22/2015 at 12:08 (3,201 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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In reading reply #14, Post # 317325 on this thread I drew the same conclusion as you. |
Post# 327831 , Reply# 145   6/23/2015 at 16:40 (3,200 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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However, the one stroke is one stroke up, and one stroke back. It is also timed, so as to NOT go too fast. While technique is essential, the vacuum's performance speaks for itself. Brush condition, clean bag, proper ryg height adjustment, etc all are factors. Perhaps you might do this at your next meet. |
Post# 327876 , Reply# 146   6/24/2015 at 00:11 (3,200 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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Hello John, Thanks for the info. Always interested in knowing how fair tests are conducted. Speaking of which, I'm still annoyed at Consumer Reports for not specifying whether the "optional" power nozzle was used when they ran their tests on the Rainbow E-series, but that's another story. |
Post# 328366 , Reply# 147   6/30/2015 at 08:53 (3,193 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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For instance, there is a "heat" for commercial vacs, straight suction, upright w/ beater bar, etc. The same amount of kapoc, rice, salt is applied to each lane. We (VCCC) used to use a rug provided by KIRBY... we don't do that anymore.The strokes are timed and judged by a panel of judges, not just one member. THey are great fun.
Sometimes, we have "Monster vac" contests, too. "Wee Davey" and B Rad (Bee rad) brought FANTASTIC creations back in Portland. We had a convention in Portland, home of dave olsen. we all enjoyed that famous trip to Stark's Vacuum Store and vacuum museum. I just wanted to be clear about the competition, so no one has any doubt of it's fairness. Some already know all about this. Others.... now you do, too. |
Post# 328380 , Reply# 148   6/30/2015 at 13:05 (3,193 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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John, thanks for the info. Experimental design is one of my interests. |
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